Therapists in Warren, VT
![Photo of Beth Kendrick, MA, ATR-BC, LCMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f6903b8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Beth Kendrick
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warren, VT 05674
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychotherapy that invites children, adolescents and adults who are struggling to creatively find their own path to well-being. By expressing and exploring their feelings and concerns, I support my clients to give color and form to their inner voice and to befriend and encourage their own potential. My clients can work to overcome anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, social concerns, grief and life transitions. Through the power of your inner knowing, I'll support you to find yourself and make the changes needed to feel better.
I provide psychotherapy that invites children, adolescents and adults who are struggling to creatively find their own path to well-being. By expressing and exploring their feelings and concerns, I support my clients to give color and form to their inner voice and to befriend and encourage their own potential. My clients can work to overcome anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, social concerns, grief and life transitions. Through the power of your inner knowing, I'll support you to find yourself and make the changes needed to feel better.
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![Photo of Evelyn A. Zoecklein, MA, LCMHC, LADC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/403664de-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have been a substance abuse and mental health clinician for 19 years. I have worked in residential, intensive outpatient, outpatient, medically assisted therapy, and school settings providing prevention, intervention, assessment, treatment, and referral services. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in group and individual sessions providing both education and therapy. I am qualified to provide license reinstatement counseling for the State of Vermont.
I have been a substance abuse and mental health clinician for 19 years. I have worked in residential, intensive outpatient, outpatient, medically assisted therapy, and school settings providing prevention, intervention, assessment, treatment, and referral services. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in group and individual sessions providing both education and therapy. I am qualified to provide license reinstatement counseling for the State of Vermont.
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I enjoy working with young adult clients who are seeking to engage in a change process and identify patterns that are keeping them stuck, whether in relationship to self, their support system or their environment. I primarily work with clients who are transitioning from their therapist at home as they begin college in the Burlington area, or those who are established students at one of the local universities. I also provide services for wilderness therapy guides in search of their own therapeutic support or those looking to intentionally process their field work.
I enjoy working with young adult clients who are seeking to engage in a change process and identify patterns that are keeping them stuck, whether in relationship to self, their support system or their environment. I primarily work with clients who are transitioning from their therapist at home as they begin college in the Burlington area, or those who are established students at one of the local universities. I also provide services for wilderness therapy guides in search of their own therapeutic support or those looking to intentionally process their field work.
![Photo of Tara Cariano, MS, NCC, RYT, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4333f0a1-92fe-41d1-8c28-21a56fd7acf3/3/320x400.png)
Welcome! I provide guidance and support to individuals in their journey toward living more wholeheartedly. In our work together, we will explore thought processes, qualities of the heart, inner emotions, bodily sensations, and relational patterns in order to support the development of the heart and mind. I support my clients in connecting with and expanding the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit to bring healing and relief from life's suffering. With curiosity as a guide, our journey together will draw upon the cultivation of deeper insight and self-awareness meeting each moment with compassion.
Welcome! I provide guidance and support to individuals in their journey toward living more wholeheartedly. In our work together, we will explore thought processes, qualities of the heart, inner emotions, bodily sensations, and relational patterns in order to support the development of the heart and mind. I support my clients in connecting with and expanding the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit to bring healing and relief from life's suffering. With curiosity as a guide, our journey together will draw upon the cultivation of deeper insight and self-awareness meeting each moment with compassion.
![Photo of Susannah Davis, MA, LCMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1567661a-8a13-4072-ac27-07ab2bb1208f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Susannah Davis
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Northfield, VT 05663
Not accepting new clients
I offer a combination of therapeutic modalities to help pre-teens, adolescents, and adults navigate and cope with their diverse life experiences. My approach is warm, relational, and client-centered, creating a non-judgmental space to explore feelings and concerns. We will discuss and agree upon your therapeutic goals at the outset, and then start the journey toward better life balance and understanding.
I offer a combination of therapeutic modalities to help pre-teens, adolescents, and adults navigate and cope with their diverse life experiences. My approach is warm, relational, and client-centered, creating a non-judgmental space to explore feelings and concerns. We will discuss and agree upon your therapeutic goals at the outset, and then start the journey toward better life balance and understanding.
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Edward Spaulding
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Waitsfield, VT 05673 (Online Only)
Clients typically come to me seeking support and therapy for chronic conditions that involve managing high stress, understanding the mental health impacts of ailments, and treatment for conditions that can be addressed with outpatient therapy.
Clients typically come to me seeking support and therapy for chronic conditions that involve managing high stress, understanding the mental health impacts of ailments, and treatment for conditions that can be addressed with outpatient therapy.
![Photo of Don W Rhoades, LCMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48857a12-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have counseled hundreds of clients in a wide range of issues, including: All addictions and counseling to deal with a loved one's addiction. Trauma: PTSD, Sexual, Physical, or Emotional Abuse. Anxiety Disorders: Agoraphobia, Panic, OCD, Generalized Anxiety. ADHD. Family problems. Life Problems: Grief & Loss, Stress, Toxic Work Environment or Relationship, Difficult Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Shyness, Health-related issues, Chronic Pain, Severe Self-Criticism, Wanting to find purpose and meaning or even a reason to live. My primary modality is Internal Family Systems.
I have counseled hundreds of clients in a wide range of issues, including: All addictions and counseling to deal with a loved one's addiction. Trauma: PTSD, Sexual, Physical, or Emotional Abuse. Anxiety Disorders: Agoraphobia, Panic, OCD, Generalized Anxiety. ADHD. Family problems. Life Problems: Grief & Loss, Stress, Toxic Work Environment or Relationship, Difficult Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Shyness, Health-related issues, Chronic Pain, Severe Self-Criticism, Wanting to find purpose and meaning or even a reason to live. My primary modality is Internal Family Systems.
![Photo of Gary D Frankel, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53ac4b56-938e-4ee2-a29f-9fc07a4159e8/3/320x400.jpeg)
Through over twenty years of experience I have come to realize the importance of true, meaningful client based relationships in order to help individuals find answers to difficult life challenges. Using an eclectic style firmly based in Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioral therapies, I strive to help my clients find meaning in their lives from within. Life is hard. Challenges never cease. Finding solid solutions that work, for personal issues is key to navigating the ups and downs we all face every day.
Through over twenty years of experience I have come to realize the importance of true, meaningful client based relationships in order to help individuals find answers to difficult life challenges. Using an eclectic style firmly based in Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioral therapies, I strive to help my clients find meaning in their lives from within. Life is hard. Challenges never cease. Finding solid solutions that work, for personal issues is key to navigating the ups and downs we all face every day.
![Photo of Lynda Mischler, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d6732de7-6a06-4f68-8ac6-13d79c14bf33/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lynda Mischler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Waitsfield, VT 05673 (Online Only)
I strongly believe in the value of therapy and I feel privileged to be a part of the healing community. I strive to empower you to make healthy changes that will positively impact your life. I work with sensitivity and warmth to create an accepting environment where you can feel safe and free to explore your thoughts and feelings despite how difficult or painful they might be. At times, your life may seem out of balance, whether the issues pertain to home, work, or relationships. My goal is to help you find the peace and joy in life that you deserve. I specialize in the healing of trauma.
I strongly believe in the value of therapy and I feel privileged to be a part of the healing community. I strive to empower you to make healthy changes that will positively impact your life. I work with sensitivity and warmth to create an accepting environment where you can feel safe and free to explore your thoughts and feelings despite how difficult or painful they might be. At times, your life may seem out of balance, whether the issues pertain to home, work, or relationships. My goal is to help you find the peace and joy in life that you deserve. I specialize in the healing of trauma.
![Photo of Jennie Holden, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eb499616-424b-4521-9814-209b0581ad37/2/320x400.jpeg)
Although I am currently full, Vitality Associates has openings for individuals with Medicaid. Please email me to learn more. I offer a variety of psychological services in an individualized manner to best meet the needs of those I work with. Through collaboration, we decide on what approach would work best for you and what we should focus on in treatment. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches in my work to help you to overcome the obstacles that are getting in the way of your current functioning and emotional well-being while supporting you to achieve your personal goals and live the life that you desire.
Although I am currently full, Vitality Associates has openings for individuals with Medicaid. Please email me to learn more. I offer a variety of psychological services in an individualized manner to best meet the needs of those I work with. Through collaboration, we decide on what approach would work best for you and what we should focus on in treatment. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches in my work to help you to overcome the obstacles that are getting in the way of your current functioning and emotional well-being while supporting you to achieve your personal goals and live the life that you desire.
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Peter A Burmeister
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Northfield, VT 05663
Waitlist for new clients
Depression, anxiety, and despair invite us to seek out deeper connections and growth. The intimacy that develops in the therapeutic relationship is different from what passes for communication in most peoples' daily lives. In the I and Thou, of genuine therapy, there is no barrier. The goal is to be able to totally see and to be seen. Pretense, persona, the need to impress, many aspects of false perception all fall away. There are no barriers. It is a way of healing soul sickness that is challenging to both therapist and patient while at the same time being effective and fulfilling. Join me for an initial exploratory meeting.
Depression, anxiety, and despair invite us to seek out deeper connections and growth. The intimacy that develops in the therapeutic relationship is different from what passes for communication in most peoples' daily lives. In the I and Thou, of genuine therapy, there is no barrier. The goal is to be able to totally see and to be seen. Pretense, persona, the need to impress, many aspects of false perception all fall away. There are no barriers. It is a way of healing soul sickness that is challenging to both therapist and patient while at the same time being effective and fulfilling. Join me for an initial exploratory meeting.
![Photo of Jeffrey Dworkin, MA, JD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f8e1f39-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I focus on relationships, including the formative ones from childhood, current relationship dilemmas, and one's relationship to him/herself. I help clients identify their patterns which contribute to chronic and current life issues, including anxiety, depression and "stuckness", and to imagine new and more creative approaches to these problems. I emphasize the importance of emotional awareness to the goal of therapeutic change. With couples and families, I emphasize styles of communication and the cultivation of non-reactive listening.
I focus on relationships, including the formative ones from childhood, current relationship dilemmas, and one's relationship to him/herself. I help clients identify their patterns which contribute to chronic and current life issues, including anxiety, depression and "stuckness", and to imagine new and more creative approaches to these problems. I emphasize the importance of emotional awareness to the goal of therapeutic change. With couples and families, I emphasize styles of communication and the cultivation of non-reactive listening.
![Photo of Mary Bechtel - Stoneybrook Behavior Health, PLLC, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d7f44b20-7af4-4079-becc-c677adf006c4/1/320x400.png)
Stoneybrook Behavior Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Moretown, VT 05660 (Online Only)
We currently have a waiting list for new clients. We believe therapy can empower individuals to make meaningful changes and lead fulfilling lives. Stoneybrook Behavioral Health, PLLC prioritizes collaborative treatment planning, evidence-based therapies, active problem-solving, and a warm, supportive environment to facilitate change at a pace that feels right for you. We offer decades of experience providing clinical services to clients of all ages to ensure successful navigation of the challenges unique to each chapter of life.
We currently have a waiting list for new clients. We believe therapy can empower individuals to make meaningful changes and lead fulfilling lives. Stoneybrook Behavioral Health, PLLC prioritizes collaborative treatment planning, evidence-based therapies, active problem-solving, and a warm, supportive environment to facilitate change at a pace that feels right for you. We offer decades of experience providing clinical services to clients of all ages to ensure successful navigation of the challenges unique to each chapter of life.
![Photo of Jennifer Degen, MA, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47f16c8f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Has a recent life event, such as a job transition, a shift in your relationships, or unsettling medical news, triggered these feelings of unease? Did you know that the body's natural response to stress includes restless, on edge wound up feelings? Stress also compromises our attention? You might feel digestive and sleep issues, feelings of anxiousness, and dis-ease. It's essential to recognize that such moments of high alert often present remarkable opportunities for personal growth, even though they may not initially feel terrible, awful or unsettling. From experience, I can help you find brightness in the darker stuck places.
Has a recent life event, such as a job transition, a shift in your relationships, or unsettling medical news, triggered these feelings of unease? Did you know that the body's natural response to stress includes restless, on edge wound up feelings? Stress also compromises our attention? You might feel digestive and sleep issues, feelings of anxiousness, and dis-ease. It's essential to recognize that such moments of high alert often present remarkable opportunities for personal growth, even though they may not initially feel terrible, awful or unsettling. From experience, I can help you find brightness in the darker stuck places.
![Photo of Demaris Tisdale, MSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c654cf1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a young girl is Pittsburgh, I saw people around me being unhappy, confused, not knowing what to do. I wanted to understand why they got themselves in trouble, and why they were troubled. I was curious, and sad.
Over the years I learned what those unhappy people could have done. My education began as a teacher of young children. Then I became a caseworker helping people with parenting, adoptions, and the miseries of poverty. Finally, I trained to be a therapist, and treated troubled teenagers, adults with illness, and the old and dying.
As a young girl is Pittsburgh, I saw people around me being unhappy, confused, not knowing what to do. I wanted to understand why they got themselves in trouble, and why they were troubled. I was curious, and sad.
Over the years I learned what those unhappy people could have done. My education began as a teacher of young children. Then I became a caseworker helping people with parenting, adoptions, and the miseries of poverty. Finally, I trained to be a therapist, and treated troubled teenagers, adults with illness, and the old and dying.
![Photo of Tasha Dufrene, MA, PhD, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/534190e2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Tasha Dufrene
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waitsfield, VT 05673 (Online Only)
Holistic, mindfulness-based, and spiritually oriented psychotherapy for mind-body-spirit integration. Would you like to have increased well-being and emotional healing? Are you struggling with difficult emotions, self-criticism, or other challenges in your life? I specialize in the areas of self-compassion, spiritual emergence, psycho-spiritual integration, depression and anxiety, women's issues, grief, and low self-esteem. I work collaboratively with you to help you reach your goals and facilitate healing in your life.
Holistic, mindfulness-based, and spiritually oriented psychotherapy for mind-body-spirit integration. Would you like to have increased well-being and emotional healing? Are you struggling with difficult emotions, self-criticism, or other challenges in your life? I specialize in the areas of self-compassion, spiritual emergence, psycho-spiritual integration, depression and anxiety, women's issues, grief, and low self-esteem. I work collaboratively with you to help you reach your goals and facilitate healing in your life.
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Our natural state is wellness. Yet many of us feel sick in our souls. Empty and discouraged, we seek creative bandaids to contain our despair : pursuits of money, relationships, sex, achievement, adventure, good works, productivity. Even health practices can become compulsive activities that fail to mend a persistent sense of inner broken-ness. Mindful Psychotherapy cultivates inherent wellness in the midst of life difficulty and opens the potential for real and lasting change. I am now honored to offer Mindfulness for couples as a certified Dialogue Therapist, a powerful time limited intervention : https://young-eisendrath.com/d
Our natural state is wellness. Yet many of us feel sick in our souls. Empty and discouraged, we seek creative bandaids to contain our despair : pursuits of money, relationships, sex, achievement, adventure, good works, productivity. Even health practices can become compulsive activities that fail to mend a persistent sense of inner broken-ness. Mindful Psychotherapy cultivates inherent wellness in the midst of life difficulty and opens the potential for real and lasting change. I am now honored to offer Mindfulness for couples as a certified Dialogue Therapist, a powerful time limited intervention : https://young-eisendrath.com/d
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June Van Houten
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northfield, VT 05663 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Engaging collaboratively with you, and your unique background of joys, wounds, circumstances, and aspirations, I draw on a of variety of forms of therapy to meet you where you are and foster the growth and change you desire. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, grieving, relationship, family, parenting, co-parenting, health, sex, divorce, communication, domestic violence, financial, life transition issues and more. Combining compassion and directness, I weave psychoeducation into our work, believing it's helpful to understand what is happening in our mind and body as we cope with life's stressors, and how therapy helps.
Engaging collaboratively with you, and your unique background of joys, wounds, circumstances, and aspirations, I draw on a of variety of forms of therapy to meet you where you are and foster the growth and change you desire. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, grieving, relationship, family, parenting, co-parenting, health, sex, divorce, communication, domestic violence, financial, life transition issues and more. Combining compassion and directness, I weave psychoeducation into our work, believing it's helpful to understand what is happening in our mind and body as we cope with life's stressors, and how therapy helps.
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Joan McMahon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Northfield, VT 05663
Waitlist for new clients
I have been providing therapeutic services to children, teens, adults and families since 2004. I strive to create a nurturing and safe environment in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to change and grow. I see clients for a variety of reasons including depression, anxiety, trauma and life changes, etc. I offer a place where your voice will be heard. A compassionate and confidential atmosphere to discuss personal concerns. I will honor your unique strengths and challenges, while working on enhancing life skills, coping strategies, and interpersonal relationships.
I have been providing therapeutic services to children, teens, adults and families since 2004. I strive to create a nurturing and safe environment in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to change and grow. I see clients for a variety of reasons including depression, anxiety, trauma and life changes, etc. I offer a place where your voice will be heard. A compassionate and confidential atmosphere to discuss personal concerns. I will honor your unique strengths and challenges, while working on enhancing life skills, coping strategies, and interpersonal relationships.
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Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, or misunderstood? Is it difficult to start or resume therapy? Do you lack adequate support, enthusiasm, or feel stuck? Have stressful life events disrupted your sense of security and balance, leaving you feeling weighed down by recurring negative patterns? Help is here. I offer a free consultation so we can discover if we might be a good fit.
Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, or misunderstood? Is it difficult to start or resume therapy? Do you lack adequate support, enthusiasm, or feel stuck? Have stressful life events disrupted your sense of security and balance, leaving you feeling weighed down by recurring negative patterns? Help is here. I offer a free consultation so we can discover if we might be a good fit.
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Warren, VT
< 10
Therapists in Warren, VT who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Child |
100% | ADHD |
100% | Domestic Abuse |
100% | Grief |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
How Therapists in Warren, VT see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
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Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.